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BN10 DBZ

2010 Volkswagen Caddy

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,778 mi
Last recorded145,778 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Caddy102,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN10 DBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2010
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 145,778 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 145,733 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Undercarriage has corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2024 137,484 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 135,688 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 135,688 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2023 135,687 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2021 126,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 119,140 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 119,140 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 113,318 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 100,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box (7.1.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre outer edge ()

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 100,421 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked from o/s to n/s (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box (7.1.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre outer edge ()

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

bonnet safety catch partly seized

Pass 22 Dec 2016 90,665 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2015 82,617 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2014 72,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 54,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2013 51,020 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 51,020 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?

Based on 2,354,923 MOT tests across 201,129 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,837
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
201,129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,074
Registration plate lamp not working 26,465
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24,927
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,804
Stop lamp not working 20,654
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BN10 DBZ is a 2010 Volkswagen Caddy in Purple with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 102,569 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caddy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN10 DBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caddy typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 16 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BN10 DBZ is a 2010 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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